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Definition of vase

vase

/veɪs/
vase

Plural:vases
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• noun

1

An open container, typically made of glass, porcelain, or ceramics, primarily used as a decorative ornament or for displaying cut flowers.

Example

"She carefully arranged the freshly cut tulips in a tall crystal vase on the dining table."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle French 'vase', from Latin 'vasum', 'vas' meaning 'vessel' or 'container'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vase. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vase
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